Dr. Richard Weissbourd

Biography

Richard Weissbourd is a Senior Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, with a focus on moral development, vulnerability, and resilience in childhood. He directs the Making Caring Common Project, a national initiative aimed at making moral and social development priorities in child-raising. This project provides strategies for schools and parents to promote children's caring and commitment to justice. Weissbourd also leads the Turning Tide initiative, which engages hundreds of college admissions offices to help elevate ethical character and reduce excessive achievement pressure. His research includes mentoring young adults in developing caring, ethical romantic relationships and has founded literacy initiatives such as ReadBoston and WriteBoston during his tenure as a pilot school founder in Boston. He has contributed to a number of reputable publications including the New York Times, Washington Post, and has authored several influential books on children's emotional development and education. His educational insights and recommendations for parents and educators set forth valuable strategies for addressing the mental health crisis among youth, particularly in light of contemporary challenges.

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